Franklin County

NC · Pop. 185,517 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Franklin County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 185,517.

$/Acre: $5,046

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 203 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 105.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax0.21%

Combined Sales Tax4.96%

Cost of Living Index101.3

Median Household Income$88,587

Poverty Rate8.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,046

Median Home Price$433K

Acres for Sale2492

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season203 days

Annual Rainfall54.1 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,149 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)124 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K427

Property Crime /100K471

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital45.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyWeak